Mysuru: Renowned Kannada Novelist, Professor of Philosophy (Retd.) and Saraswati Samman awardee Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa, in a brilliant exposition of connecting philosophy and literature, questions about death and his own journey of life, had the packed hall spellbound for more than an hour. He began his talk by telling that he would not give an…
Mandya: Former MP and AICC Social Media Head Ramya’s mother Ranjitha has expressed her intention to contest from Mandya Assembly segment in the forthcoming Assembly polls. Ranjitha’s announcement created a flutter on Tuesday as she made no bones about her disappointment with the Congress for ignoring her candidature, though she has been with the party…
By K.B. Ganapathy, Editor-in-Chief A house divided cannot stand,’ is an old maxim that emphasises the need for unity among law-makers and the people for better governance and a peaceful society. Sadly, our Chief Minister Siddharamaiah does not care to appreciate this time-tested maxim. When one is a mere politician, not a Statesman, the hunger…
Mysuru: Actress and BJP Spokesperson Malavika Avinash, who has been appointed as Head of media in Karnataka, has announced that she too was an aspirant for the BJP ticket from K.R. Constituency in the city. Malavika, who was in city on Tuesday to oversee the setting up of the party’s regional media centre for the…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yesterday approved the inclusion of the communities ‘Parivara’ and ‘Talawara’ in the list of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Karnataka. “This will fulfil the long term demand of ‘Parivara’ and Talawara’ communities for granting Scheduled Tribes status in Karnataka,” said an official statement, adding that…
Chikkamagalur: AICC President Rahul Gandhi on a tour of Chikkamagalur as part of the third phase of the ‘Janashirvad Yatra’ visited Sharadamba Temple at Sringeri yesterday and offered special puja. Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, Congress In-charge of State K.C. Venugopal, KPCC President Dr. G. Parameshwara and others accompanied Rahul Gandhi. Later Rahul Gandhi met Sringeri Mutt…
A classical extravaganza by male and couple dancers Mysuru: Vasundhara Performing Arts Centre (VPAC), Mysuru, is one of the pioneer cultural organisations established in 1950, with the avowed object of inculcating love and interest in Indian classical music and dance among the citizens. It’s been successfully organising three national level festivals from the past 31…
Mysuru: Supporting the protest to be led by social crusader Anna Hazare tomorrow (Mar.23) in New Delhi seeking waiving of loans of farmers and implementation of Swaminathan Report, members of Federation of Farmers Associations of State and State Sugarcane Growers Association will stage a protest on Mar.23 at all district centres in the State. Disclosing…
Mysuru: Pandit Taranath Foundation has organised a vocal recital by renowned Hindustani singer Pt. Ganapati Bhat Hasanagi at Ganabharathi in Kuvempunagar here on Mar. 25 at 10.15 am. He will be accompanied by Pt. Veerabhadraiah Yargal on harmonium and Sridhar Srinivas Mandre on tabla. There will be no entry fee. A disciple of Pt. Basavaraj…
By N.K.A. Ballal, Retd. Sr. Vice-President, ITDC An interesting story from Mahabharata: Once Karna asks Krishna, “My mother left me the moment I was born. Is it my fault that I was born an illegitimate child? I did not get education from Dronacharya because I was considered a non-Kshatriya. “A cow was accidentally hit by…
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